High School: Ran personal-best times of 11.41 100, 23.9 200 and 50.8 400 ∙ Helped lead team to a state title ∙ Regional champion in the 300 hurdles with a time of 40.1  Excelled in three other varsity sports including basketball, baseball and football ∙ Was coached by Olympic Gold Medalist,
Antonio McKay who currently holds the world record for the 440m.